Chapter 11: The Classroom (Freshman 15 Snippet)

Here’s a snippet from Chapter 11: The Classroom: History displays a stark contrast to present reality.  Years ago, the greatest paintings, musical scores, and architectural pieces were almost always produced by followers of Jesus.  The most talented painters painted biblical scenes because no greater image could ever fill a canvas.  If a composer developed a beautiful symphony, he must put …

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Controlled Calendar

Date Night was great. We talked about having a “Controlled Calendar.” Amanda and I had a great time over dinner talking about how to schedule our priorities.  Even if you couldn’t come, if your schedule is out of control, what have you done to ensure that you have time to nurture your marriage?

Chapter 10: The Budget (Freshman 15 Snippet)

Here’s a snippet from Chapter 10: The Budget: Besides food and lodging, there are plenty of other spending temptations.  Maybe you have the honest desire to dress like the most popular students on campus.  You don’t want to drive your mom’s minivan when other students are driving sports cars.  With the click of a “Buy” button, you can easily get …

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Chapter 9: The Influencers (Freshman 15 Snippet)

Here’s a snippet from Chapter 9: The Influencers: I have formulated a couple of tests to determine if I have gotten callused.  You know you have become callused when a friend asks you how a movie was, and you have to reply, “It wasn’t that bad.  It only had a few cuss words in it.”  Busted.  If you have to …

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Chapter 8: The Outreach (Freshman 15 Snippet)

Here’s a snippet from Chapter 8: The Outreach: That episode in college made me realize something: casual Christianity causes casualties.  When we are casual about our Christianity, when we are apathetic about others’ spiritual stages, that indifference causes casualties.  If you are going to believe the Bible and hold that there is no way to a relationship with God outside …

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Whose Job Is It to Evangelize My Child (The Church’s or Mine)?

In an increasingly busy society, many forces compete against the unity of the home.  Parents should utilize the local church to assist in raising godly children.  Neglecting the local church concerning a child’s development is not only detrimental to the child’s spiritual vitality but also exposing the parents’ limited resources.  While the local church does serve to bring the family …

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Chapter 7: The Church Hop (Freshman 15 Snippet)

Here’s a snippet from Chapter 7: The Church Hop: Do not fall into the temptation of becoming a spiritual couch potato.  If you have ever uttered the words concerning church, “I just didn’t get that much out of it,” you have totally missed the point.  As a part of the church, you are meant to give yourself away.  It’s interesting …

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Bad Church Sign of the Week: Who Ever Stole Our Mower…

Jamie submitted a church sign he found in hope that it would make this week’s selection.  He should have known this one what have gotten on here. This week’s bad church sign states: “WHO EVER STOLE OUR MOWER GOD WILL GET YOU” I hate to hear that this church’s mower got hijacked, but this probably isn’t the best tactic to …

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Chapter 6: The Party Scene (Freshman 15 Snippet)

Here’s a snippet from Chapter 6: The Party Scene: One of the most debated issues in Christianity concerning freedom is that of social drinking.  Denominations differ.  Backgrounds divide.  Experiences direct.  When most pastors communicate to students concerning the sins to abstain from in America, the list normally starts with premarital sex, drinking, and smoking.  These are areas which the Bible …

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